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Aspen’s C107 jumps right out at boat buyers—it’s a power proa with asymmetrical hulls. Close

inspection reveals that it delivers outstanding economy, exhibits excellence in rigging and con-

struction, and is put together by people who really know boats.

But just what the heck is going on with two hulls of different sizes?

A catamaran is a boat with two hulls, used primarily because long and skinny hulls often prove

easier-riding platforms than wider, shorter hulls. (Ever see a beamy go-fast boat?) The aspect of two

skinny hulls connected by a deck often delivers excellent ride quality and a beamier boat overall,

A compared with a monohulled boat. Naval architects will elaborate about prismatic coefficients and

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